7 Questions To Ask Before Purchasing A Wedding Band

You're getting married. Congrats! Your soulmate, best friend, one true love popped the question and decorated your ring finger with the stunning ring of your dreams (hopefully) that you’ll cherish for life (unless it’s not the ring of your dreams in which case...thank god for upgrades).

In Addition to the invitations, seating chart, floral arrangements and million other details you have to figure out for your big day, add picking out wedding bands to the list. You know, the thing you will place on each other’s fingers symbolizing your commitment to to love and support each other until death do you part? Yeah, no big deal.

Once the omg-I-get-to-pick-out-a-gorgeous-piece-of-jewelry-for-myself excitement dies down, chances are, a million scattered thoughts start to roll in. Do I want traditional, trendy, or something that will sparkle? Do I want them to match? Should they match?

Clearly, there’s a lot to consider when choosing an eternity band. We work closely, carefully, and lovingly with our clients on this matter every single day, so trust us when we say: we get it.We get it so well, in fact, that we’re laying out the most important questions to ask yourself before committing to your new lifelong partner (the ring, that is). Best of all, we’re also laying out how to answer said questions.

What can I eliminate off the bat?

Do you want a classic metal wedding band? Are you a diamond woman? Have you always dreamed of a unique gemstone combination? Try to narrow down the type of wedding band you envision sitting on your finger for the rest of your life before diving headfirst into an internet search or walking into a jewelry shop. Even eliminating one off the bat will make the journey a lot more enjoyable.

What colors compliment my skin best?

When choosing the color of your band and even color of the stones, it’s important to take into account the color it’s going to be sitting next to all day everyday: your skin. As a general rule of thumb, rose gold and yellow gold pair best with warm, olive skin tones, while platinum and white golds pair best with pinkish, cool skin tones. As for black gold? Black looks good on everyone with everything. For stones, think of pairing yellow, red and green stones (Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Amber, Ruby) with olive tones, and pink, blue and purple stones (Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald) with pinkish tones. If you’re looking for a particular stone eternity band or dreaming about mixing a couple different stones, send us an email! We love making our clients’ custom dreams come true.

Can I mix metals?

It’s 2017, which means the answer is definitely yes. Mixing is both super in right now, and a timeless trend that has been around for hundreds of years, so we’re confident it’s a style that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Traditionally, rose or yellow gold is most commonly paired with a classic white gold, but we’ll be the first to tell you that traditional isn’t for everyone. Many of our Noémie ladies opt for rose gold + yellow gold, or black gold + white gold, and these combinations are gorgeous. What matters most is making sure it feels and looks like you. Give yourself permission to dream, visualize, and play around until you find that sweet spot.

How do I stack?

Can’t choose between a white gold and rose gold band? Or between sapphire and diamonds? You don’t have to! Stack anywhere between 2-3 thin studded bands around your engagement ring and enjoy the best of all words. Not only does stacking create an elegant, sparkly look, but it also can provide nice symmetry, which some interpret as a symbol of sealing in the love. We suggest purchasing all bands you plan on stacking from the same jeweler to create a cohesive look, but from there feel free to mix metals and stones to your heart’s content.

What should I look for in quality?

While certain styles are super in right now (we’re looking at you, triangular wedding bands), remember that you want to look for something timeless. Like, you-and-your-betrothed-78-years old-holding-hands-in-rocking-chairs-as-the-grandkids-run-around-the-backyard kind of timeless. You want the band to feel like you, absolutely, but we suggest taking ample time to visualize the band on your finger in ten, twenty, thirty years. And then saving the super modern, super trendy jewelry pieces for the other fingers.

What if I don’t like it?

There can be a lot of fear around purchasing something that will last you a lifetime. Again, we so get it. The key is to find a jeweler you can really work with throughout the process. Someone who will answer all your questions - and we mean all of them -, offer you exchanges and returns if you change your mind, and even hold your hand from time to time (in a friendly family jeweler kind of way). At Noémie, we not only will walk you through each step of purchasing your dream eternity band (or two or three), but we also offer a lifetime warranty, certification card, free cleanings whenever your heart desires, and free exchanges and returns, even on custom pieces. No questions asked.

Beautiful Wedding Band!

We purchased this wedding band after looking for a chevron-shaped ring to go along with my three-stone engagement ring. Having looked through various jewelers, I found Noemie through an Instagram ad on my feed, and this ring was exactly what I was searching for at a fraction of the cost of other jewelers. The contour/ chevron is subtle (not a deep V curve), and the diamonds are stunning! It's a beautiful & comfortable ring, and the blue box the ring came in was a delight to open. It pairs perfectly with my engagement ring, and I'm excited to be wearing this band along with my engagement ring in a few months.

From beginning to end, the experience was great. I was able to find what I wanted, the price was great and the ability to make a payment multiple ways and arrange for delivery was great. I got everything so quickly too. I would highly recommend! This product is awesome too!

I not only love the One Carat Eternity Band, I really loved that Noemie made everything easy. I could not believe how quickly they responded to a question I had and how quickly they sent a physical sizer so I could be sure of a perfect fit. And that is exactly what I got. A perfect eternity band that fits perfectly.

At the risk of sounding over the top, I LOVE this company. I ordered the eternity band and is it beautiful. The customer service is on point too, they're so attentive and helpful. I consider my eternity band the first piece in my Noeime collection. Feel free to compare prices on other sites as I did, they beat their competitors in pricing every single time. Plus who doesn't appreciate ethically produced jewlery.

Initially, I was skeptical ordering any jewelry online. But I was looking for a wedding band that fit my style (classic) and was affordable. This ring exceeded all I hoped for. It’s beautiful, timeless, chic, and elegant. For this price and for the AMAZING customer service, I was completely awed by this ordering experience. I told Noemie customer service that my wedding date was coming up and was worried about platinum not being shipped to me on time. And they made it work. I got it in 2 days. Truly recommend this ring and this website.

Not only am I so happy with the GORGEOUS Huggie Earrings that I received from Noémie, but with how quickly the package arrived. I've gotten SO many compliments on the earrings. Can't wait to order from them again and again!

I really enjoyed the purchase experience. It was quick and hassle free. Customer service was great quick responses no later than an hour reply. One of the best online shopping experiences i had even better than amazon

Noémie has exceeded my expectations. Several jewelers locally estimated 5-6K for the 1K platinum band I wanted. Noémie’s customer service was top notch. They sent a ring sizer overnight and the eternity band is absolutely gorgeous. I am so happy!!!!!

I purchased the large hoop diamond earrings for myself and am so happy that I did. They are perfect day or evening wear. The earrings incredible sparkle have caught many people's eyes and I've received many, many compliments! I'm so pleased with this purchase and will definitely be shopping more with Noemie!

I was nervous about ordering online but knowing I could return I took the chance and I was not disappointed! Everything I was hoping for and more...even bigger and shinier than I hoped. And I love the blue box. Will be back again soon - customer for life!

I purchased a blue sapphire eternity band in rose gold, as a treat for myself for my birthday and for getting through a tough time in my life. Since they had the ring in my size in stock, it was delivered THE NEXT DAY!
It is so pretty! The rose gold has a beautiful tone and not overly pink as some can be, and the stones have a beautiful, deep blue hue. I love this ring and can't wait to add to my collection!

The ring was beautiful! Our daughter just got her masters degree, and we wanted to celebrate her achievement with something special. We bought her the rose gold journey ring. It is breathtaking! Ordering was easy and receiving it was faster than we expected. If you are on the fence about ordering, take the plunge! We have never seen this quality and unique designs that Noemie offers. This is where we’ll go for our jewelry. She’s about to begin her final degree and we think another journey ring nestled with this one will be her next gift! Thank you so much for a wonderful buying experience and a beautiful ring!!!

I was a little hesitant to order a ring for this amount online sigh unseen. I read A LOT of mixed reviews, but decided to go for it and I couldn’t be happier!!! The ring (1-carat band) is gorgeous. It comes with a certification card in beautiful wrapping. I get lots of compliments on it and intend to purchase again in the future!

I made a purchase and LOVED the eternity bands but needed to exchange them for a different size. Customer service was incredible. They swapped the sizes out, sent me a return label and had the new rings arrive at my door so quickly. Painless. And the rings are gorgeous. #TeamNoemie

My experience with Noemie couldn’t have been any better. The product is perfectly represented. The quality is fantastic. And the delivery was swift, which gives customer peace of mind when spending a higher dollar amount. I had no issues so did not need to contact customer care, but I am certain they would have been extremely helpful. I am 100% satisfied with my new ring and will definitely be purchasing from Noemie again. Happy customer!!

After 29 years I decided to update my wedding ring. My husband and I settled on the diamond eternity band and I can't stop staring at it. It's simplicity and brilliance are exactly what I was looking for and I could not be happier. I ordered my ring at the Grove in LA and it was shipped to me the very next day in gorgeous packaging. I'm getting so many unsolicited compliments! Thanks!

I made my first Noemie purchase - the infinity ring with multicolored stones, as an anniversary gift. I was surprised by the speed of proceeding and overnight shipping, but also by the incredible packaging that helped me score points with the wife. She can’t stop talking about the ring and I’m sure is already scoping out what she’s like me to get for her next!

When searching for our wedding bands we wanted to find something that was simplistic yet elegant, we found that and more with Noemie. The rings were just as they looked on the website, they arrived in big beautiful blue boxes that just made the expiernce feel all that more lush. The shipping was insanely fast. The diamonds are ethically sourced!!
It was a wonderful experience and look forward to adding to my collection in the future!

My fiancé couldn’t be happier with this wedding band! She was so excited whenever It came in. Looks awesome next to her engagement ring! Shipping was extremely fast too. Had it ordered and delivered in 2 days.

This year my husband and I are celebrating our 13 year wedding anniversary. I wanted something unique and beautiful, but not overstated. I found the Noémie website while searching for ethical jewelry companies and boy was I surprised by their pricing and quality. I could not find any other company during my search that was up to par with Noémie. I chose the baguette eternity band because I had never seen anything like it before and I wanted something in rose gold. My husband ordered it at 3pm that day and it was literally on our doorstep waiting for a signature by 9:30am the next morning!! Talk about customer service! I love everything about this beautiful ring. We plan on purchasing more jewelry from Noémie for Christmas! What an awesome company and the best customer service that I have encountered in a long time!!

I ordered the baguette diamond band ring for my fiance as a birthday gift. It came within a few days of our order and looked even more beautiful than in the pictures. She absolutely loves it and gets compliments on it all the time. I was amazed at the high quality for the price I paid. The certification that came with the ring also made it easy to add to our pre-existing jewelry insurance. I could not recommend the products or experience with Noémie more!

Our daughter's name is Noemi so getting something from Noemie seems to be an easy option to spoil my wife. Noemie offers beautiful jewelry so making a decision was difficult. The Noemie website was easy to navigate and the sales transaction was effortless. I was notified immediately on when my item was processed and shipped. When we received the gift, the presentation was amazing. I will be reordering from Noemie again.

I paid more for a similar ring from a different online company, so I was expecting a little less in terms of quality. But I’m pleasantly surprised with the size of the stones & the sparkle—also love how elegant & delicate it looks, yet it feels very solid. Overall very happy! It is so much prettier in person, the photos on the website don’t do it justice : )

I purchased this ring for my daughter for her 16th birthday. She LOVES it! It’s brilliance is awesome! Amazing purchase! Easy purchasing, fast shipping for an absolutely beautiful ring! Very, very pleased! Will be purchasing again!

My entire experience from browsing to delivery was great! I had a hard time choosing but found myself going back to the petite eternity band in rose gold... and that is what I ended up ordering. I didn’t wait long because I received my order the next day! And, the packaging-that beautiful blue box-was unexpected. I am already looking to get a second band. Quality is great, price is right. I’m hooked.